2020 SBD to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.9174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 3.8079.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1095 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8708 to the December average rate of 4.8131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.9174 was up 27.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.8573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SBD to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9755, compared to 4.5206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5451 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.1956 ETB (High: 4.7017 / Low: 4.5061). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0791 ETB (High: 3.9241 / Low: 3.8450).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.8131) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.8007), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0123 (+26.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9241 | 3.8450 | 3.8708 |
| February | 3.9295 | 3.8287 | 3.8890 |
| March | 3.9984 | 3.8079 | 3.9385 |
| April | 4.0205 | 3.9105 | 3.9760 |
| May | 4.1037 | 3.9850 | 4.0535 |
| June | 4.1981 | 4.0805 | 4.1253 |
| July | 4.2711 | 4.1586 | 4.2285 |
| August | 4.3734 | 4.2395 | 4.3301 |
| September | 4.5234 | 4.3667 | 4.4786 |
| October | 4.7017 | 4.5061 | 4.5812 |
| November | 4.7654 | 4.5709 | 4.6921 |
| December | 4.9174 | 4.7294 | 4.8131 |